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05-20-2002, 08:27 PM

JohnM

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Engine balancing question

Hello All,

My newly rebuilt 351W runs great. I am just now installing the clutch & preasure plate set up. When I noticed how heavy this is, I couldn't help but think of how my engine machinist balanced the crank with the harmonic balancer and a weighted flywheel. Can anyone tell me why, with all that added weight now being attached to the flywheel it would seem that the engine should now be way out of balance. Is the added weight of the clutch and pressure plate outside of the balancing"envelope" and does not become a factor?

I just found it interesting and something else to ponder.

Thanks

John

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